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Madara
Not long with his current yard, MADARA put up an impressive display when winning the Plate at Cheltenham and a rise in the weights might not prevent him from landing another major handicap. Last year's winner of this race Gentleman de Mee isn't taken lightly, while Boombawn helps to give Dan Skelton a strong hand with Will The Wise another to consider.
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- 7MadaraJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton842-521Age 77/27/24/1
- OR: 150
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 31
Making only fifth start for his leading yard, proved better than ever in reapplied cheekpieces when justifying favouritism in the Plate at Cheltenham a month ago, jumping superbly/travelling powerfully. Up 10 lb in the weights but looks tailor made for this race.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 4f 44yGood to SoftChase1/23Kempton Park2m 4f 110yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase2/7Wetherby1m 7f 36ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase5/6Cheltenham2m 4f 127yGood to SoftChase2/11Cheltenham2m 4f 44yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase4/15- 4Ile AtlantiqueJ: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland5U-F328Age 815/215/27/1
- OR: 153
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 68
Successful on first 2 chase starts last season, including a Grade 2 novice at Naas, and returned to that level when runner-up to Heart Wood in New Year's Day Chase at Tramore. Lesser effort at Leopardstown in February, but he could yet do better in only his second handicap.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2m 5f 107ySoftChase8/23Tramore2m 6f 170ySoftChase2/7Naas2mSoft (Soft to Heavy in places)Chase3/5Punchestown3m 213yGood to Yielding (Yielding in places)ChaseF/8Fairyhouse2m 4fSoft to HeavyChaseur/6- 10Will The WiseJ: C. Stone-WalshT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland-221402Age 78/18/19/1
- OR: 143
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 31
Useful hurdler who has developed into a better chaser this season, winning a Galway novice before making the frame in the Troytown at Navan. Fitted with a tongue tie, produced his best effort when second to Madara in the Plate at Cheltenham and he can make his presence felt.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 4f 44yGood to SoftChase2/23Leopardstown3m 100yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase10/28Navan3mHeavyChase4/19Galway2m 2f 54yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Chase1/10Galway2m 2f 54yYieldingChase2/6- 3Gentleman De MeeJ: M. P. WalshT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland414-463Age 108/18/115/2
- OR: 158
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 82
Dual Grade 1 winner who made a successful handicap chase debut in this contest last year. Looks to have been brought along with Aintree in mind again during the current campaign, not given a hard time when third of 5 in the Kinloch Brae at Thurles last time. Respected.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosThurles2m 4f 66yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Chase3/5Tramore2m 6f 170ySoftChase6/7Clonmel2m 4f 171ySoftChase4/4Sandown Park2m 6f 164yGoodChase4/9Aintree2m 5f 19yGood to SoftChase1/30- 15Prairie WolfJ: Jack TudorT: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith-331911Age 910/114/111/1
- OR: 141
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Returned to winning ways at this venue on Boxing Day. Well held at Cheltenham next time, but back in calmer waters he's proved at least as good as ever with back-to-back wins at Newcastle in February and at Newbury 20 days ago.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewbury2m 3f 187yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chase1/7Newcastle2m 4f 19yGood to SoftChase1/7Cheltenham2m 4f 127ySoftChase9/11Aintree2m 3f 200yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase1/5Newbury2m 6f 93yGood to SoftChase3/12- 13Coming Up EasyJ: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland0011-1PAge 811/111/112/1
- OR: 142
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 146
Has proved a different proposition ridden more positively back down in trip over fences, bringing up the hat-trick in listed handicap at Killarney in August. Winning run came to a halt, though, when pulled up in Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham when last seen, let down by his jumping.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 4f 44ySoft (Heavy in places)Chasepu/12Killarney2m 4f 180yGood to YieldingChase1/13Cork2m 1f 25yYieldingChase1/7Limerick2m 1f 200yGood to YieldingChase1/6Navan3mSoftChase10/11- 8BoombawnJ: Tristan DurrellT: Dan Skelton-443809Age 912/111/110/1
- OR: 146
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 31
Grade 2 novice winner during a busy 2024/25 and best effort of current campaign when third in Silviniaco Conti Chase at Kempton in January. Hasn't made much impact in a trio of handicaps since, ninth to Madara in the Plate at Cheltenham, but his mark has eased as a result. One to note.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 4f 44yGood to SoftChase9/23Kempton Park3mGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase12/13Cheltenham2m 4f 127ySoftChase8/11Kempton Park2m 4f 110yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase3/4Huntingdon2m 3f 189ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase4/5- 19Mahons GloryJ: Lee EdwardsT: Dylan Cunha-224521Age 1014/114/112/1
- OR: 139
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 40
Has looked a reformed character for current yard, taking well to this course with bold bids in both the Grand Sefton and Becher Chases. Capitalised on drop in grade when making all at Huntingdon in March, but he now has a career-high mark to overcome.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosHuntingdon2m 3f 189yGood to SoftChase1/6Market Rasen2m 5f 89ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase2/8Aintree3m 1f 188ySoftChase5/13Aintree2m 5f 19yGood to SoftChase4/17Wetherby2m 3f 85yGoodChase2/2- 1Il Est FrancaisJ: Jonathan BurkeT: Tom George261-3PPAge 814/114/112/1
- OR: 160
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 105
Bold-jumping front runner who landed the Kauto Star at Kempton in 2023. Looked the likely winner for most of the following year's King George only to be worn down late on, but pulled up the last twice since joining Tom George. Needs breathing operation to help spark a revival.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosKempton Park3mGood (Good to Soft in places)Chasepu/8Ascot2m 5f 13yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chasepu/5Compiegne2m 2f 196yVery softHurdle3/8Lyon Parilly2m 2f 196ySoftHurdle1/9Cheltenham2m 4f 127yGood to SoftChase6/9- 20Lisnamult LadJ: Jordan Colin GainfordT: Ian Patrick Donoghue, IrelandFP52-FPAge 914/114/112/1
- OR: 138
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 105
Winner of a novice handicap at Cheltenham last season and back to form when denied late on in this contest. Has failed to complete in only 2 starts during the current campaign, but he's likely to have had this race as the target with usual cheekpieces reapplied.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2m 1fYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chasepu/20Cheltenham2m 7f 208yGood (Good to Soft in places)HurdleF/17Aintree2m 5f 19yGood to SoftChase2/30Leopardstown2m 1fYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase5/14Cheltenham2m 4f 127ySoftChasepu/8- 18Booster BobJ: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy231-15FAge 814/114/112/1
- OR: 139
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 31
Signed off last season with success in Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury and reappeared with a career-best victory in another valuable handicap there in November. Progressed has stalled in 2 runs at Cheltenham since, but the return to a flatter track could help.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 4f 44yGood to SoftChaseF/23Cheltenham2m 4f 127ySoftChase5/11Newbury2m 6f 93yGood to SoftChase1/12Newbury2m 3f 187ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase1/14Chepstow2m 11yHeavyChase3/5- 28PrimozJ: Derek FoxT: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore-235631Age 816/120/118/1
- OR: 134
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 34
Not the easiest to catch right but bounced back to winning ways with a comfortable success in 6-runner handicap at Ayr last month. However, back up in the weights (2 lb of the handicap) he faces much tougher opposition in this contest.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAyr2m 4f 110ySoftChase1/6Newcastle2m 4f 19yGood to SoftChase3/7Haydock Park2m 67ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase6/8Wetherby2m 3f 85ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase5/6Wetherby1m 7f 36yGoodChase3/4- 6Croke ParkJ: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland27-3330Age 818/118/116/1
- OR: 150
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 68
Dual Grade 1 winner as a novice but hasn't kicked on this season, finding the test inadequate when well held over 21.5f at Leopardstown on handicap debut in February. A likely strong pace in this contest should at least help.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2m 5f 107ySoftChase13/23Tramore2m 6f 170ySoftChase3/7Down Royal2m 3f 120yGood to Yielding (Good in places )Chase3/5Punchestown2m 7f 39yGood to YieldingChase3/6Aintree2m 3f 200yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chase7/9- 14ViroflayJ: Miss Olive NichollsT: Paul Nicholls1-22212Age 918/118/116/1
- OR: 141
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 48
Useful hunter chaser for Olive Nicholls and has made a sound start re-united with this yard, off the mark in handicaps at the third attempt over 3m at Kempton in December. Typically jumped well when second at the same course (20.5f) last time, but this is tougher.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosKempton Park2m 4f 110yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase2/9Kempton Park3mGoodChase1/7Kempton Park3mGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase2/7Ascot2m 2f 181yGoodChase2/3Punchestown3m 160yYieldingChase2/14- 22Bill BaxterJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Warren Greatrex4-12652Age 1018/118/120/1
- OR: 136
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 56
Winner of this race in 2023 and bounced back to form when landing listed handicap at Punchestown last spring. Has run well in 3 of his 4 subsequent outings, sixth of 13 in the Becher here in December, but looks vulnerable to younger rivals. Cheekpieces reapplied.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosKelso2m 7f 96yHeavyChase2/6Market Rasen2m 5f 89ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase5/8Aintree3m 1f 188ySoftChase6/13Newbury3m 57yGood to SoftHurdle2/11Punchestown3m 104yYieldingChase1/12- 17O'Moore ParkJ: S. F. O'KeeffeT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland0-20506Age 920/120/122/1
- OR: 140
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 31
Yet to taste success over fences but plenty of creditable handicap efforts to his name, including when fifth of 28 in Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown in December. Quickly bounced back from a below-par effort when sixth in the Plate at Cheltenham last time.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 4f 44yGood to SoftChase6/23Leopardstown2m 5f 107ySoftChase12/23Leopardstown3m 100yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase5/28Newbury3m 1f 214yGood to SoftChase10/24Galway2m 6f 111yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Chase2/11- 30ExcelloJ: Nico de BoinvilleT: Nicky Henderson40-30F9Age 720/116/118/1
- OR: 134
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 29
Went well for a long way in this race last year (chance-ending mistake 2 out) and promising third in the Grand Sefton here on return. Ran poorly in the Becher next time, but after a fall he got back on track when ninth of 23 in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham last month.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham3m 2f 70yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase9/23Cheltenham3m 1f 56yGoodChaseF/8Aintree3m 1f 188ySoftChase10/13Aintree2m 5f 19yGood to SoftChase3/17Aintree2m 5f 19yGood to SoftChase14/30- 23Teddy BlueJ: Paul O'BrienT: Harry Derham7-17531Age 820/125/122/1
- OR: 135
- EQ: Blinkers and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 27
Still not totally straightforward but gained a third success for current yard at Ascot on return and better than ever when also winning 7-runner handicap at Kempton last month, responding well to pressure having looked held 4 out.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosKempton Park2m 4f 110yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase1/7Newbury2m 3f 187yGood to SoftChase3/11Musselburgh2m 4f 68yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase5/8Ascot2m 172yGood to SoftChase7/10Ascot2m 172yGoodChase1/10- 26JipcotJ: K. BroganT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill0P-3140Age 722/122/120/1
- OR: 134
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 31
Opened chase account when making all at Leicester in January and acquitted himself well when fourth in the Swinley at Ascot the following month, jumping notably fluently. Possibly found the race coming too soon in the Plate at Cheltenham, so he remains capable of better.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 4f 44yGood to SoftChase13/23Ascot2m 7f 185yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase4/11Leicester2m 6f 151yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase1/7Ayr2m 4f 110ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase3/9Aintree3m 149yGoodHurdlepu/17- 2MatataJ: J. J. SlevinT: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies-733155Age 822/122/125/1
- OR: 159
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 29
Bounced back to best under a more patient ride when winning a premier handicap at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Has failed by a long way to back that up in 2 subsequent outings, though, well beaten in the Ryanair at Cheltenham last time.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 4f 127yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase5/7Windsor2m 6f 50ySoftChase5/5Cheltenham2m 4f 127yGoodChase1/9Kelso2m 1f 14ySoftChase3/9Cheltenham1m 7f 199ySoftChase3/6- 5HitmanJ: Freddie GingellT: Paul Nicholls2P7-13PAge 1025/125/122/1
- OR: 153
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 83
Ended a long losing run when landing the Old Roan here on reappearance. However, has gone backwards from that effort in 2 starts since, finding a thorough test too demanding when pulled up in an Ascot handicap in January.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAscot2m 5f 13ySoftChasepu/9Huntingdon2m 3f 189ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase3/5Aintree2m 3f 200yGood to SoftChase1/7Sandown Park2m 6f 164yGoodChase7/9Aintree4m 2f 74yGood to SoftChasepu/34- 24Pour Les FillesJ: Dylan JohnstonT: Mickey Bowen-17P1P5Age 828/128/125/1
- OR: 134
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 34
Maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott on reappearance before disappointing next 2 starts. Fortunate to make a successful chase debut for this yard at Ffos Las in January, the favourite falling when going best, and has run poorly in 2 outings since.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAyr2m 4f 110ySoftChase5/6Newbury2m 7f 91yHeavy (Soft in places)Chasepu/10Ffos Las2m 3f 83ySoftChase1/4Naas2m 4fSoft to HeavyHurdlepu/14Cheltenham2m 7f 208yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle7/13- 11AddragooleJ: Sean FlanaganT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland3214139Age 728/122/125/1
- OR: 143
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 30
Back in a tongue strap, much improved when making a winning handicap chase debut over 17f at Leopardstown in December. Has shaped as if still in good form both starts since, ninth of 20 in Grand Annual at Cheltenham last month, though unproven beyond 19f.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham1m 7f 199yGoodChase9/20Leopardstown2m 1fSoftChase3/14Leopardstown2m 1fYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase1/20Cheltenham1m 7f 199yGood to SoftChase4/7Sligo2m 1f 120yYieldingChase1/8- 12Soul IconJ: Tom BellamyT: Keiran Burke629-U45Age 928/128/125/1
- OR: 142
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 48
Winner of the Desert Orchid Handicap at Kempton last season and has returned to form in 3m handicaps at the same course the last twice, fifth of 13 in premier event in February. However, seemed to find the test too much when ninth in this race last year.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosKempton Park3mGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase5/13Kempton Park3mGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase4/5Wincanton3m 1f 30yGood (Good to Firm in places)Chaseur/7Aintree2m 5f 19yGood to SoftChase9/30Exeter2m 1f 109yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase2/3- 21Peaky BoyJ: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill/133-F0Age 828/128/133/1
- OR: 137
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 31
Won 3 of 4 starts over hurdles/fences (all at Cheltenham) for Nicky Henderson in 2024. However, well below that level in 3 runs for current yard (absent 12 months prior to this season), his jumping no better fitted with cheekpieces in the Plate at Cheltenham. Tongue strap added.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 4f 44yGood to SoftChase12/23Newcastle2m 4f 19yGood to SoftChaseF/7Ascot2m 7f 180yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase3/4Cheltenham3m 1f 56yGood to SoftChase3/9Cheltenham2m 4f 44yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase1/7- 27The King Of PrsJ: Daniel KingT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland-5B5947Age 828/128/125/1
- OR: 134
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 55
Winner of a valuable handicap at Fairyhouse last season. Yet to match that level since, including when eighth in this race last year, though better signs when fourth in latest renewal of the Fairyhouse contest in January. However, he's yet to prove his stamina for this far.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosGowran Park2m 4f 40yHeavyHurdle7/14Fairyhouse2m 1f 30yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase4/12Leopardstown2m 1fYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase9/20Fairyhouse2m 1f 30yYielding to Soft (Soft in places)Chase5/12Gowran Park2mHeavyChasebd/11- 16ConflatedJ: James BowenT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland08P-439Age 1240/1
- OR: 140
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 30
Top-class chaser in his prime who took a step back in the right direction when third in a cross-country event at Punchestown in February. Failed to repeat that effort, though, when well beaten at Cheltenham last month.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham3m 5f 56yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chase9/14Punchestown3m 193ySoft to Heavy (Heavy in places)Chase3/10Punchestown3m 90yYieldingChase4/11Aintree4m 2f 74yGood to SoftChasepu/34Cheltenham2m 4f 127yGood to SoftChase8/20- 9Eldorado AllenJ: Brendan PowellT: Joe Tizzard05-1344Age 1240/133/1
- OR: 144
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 41
Enhanced his excellent first-time-out record when making all in veterans handicap at Cheltenham in November. Not discredited when fourth of 9 in similar event at Newbury 6 weeks ago, but this is a difficult ask against his younger rivals.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewbury3m 1f 214yGood to SoftChase4/9Windsor2m 6f 50ySoftChase4/5Cheltenham2m 4f 127yGood to SoftChase3/8Cheltenham2m 4f 44ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase1/8Haydock Park2m 3f 203yGoodChase5/9- 29Indiana JonesJ: Shane O'CallaghanT: M. F. Morris, Ireland47-70P0Age 1040/140/133/1
- OR: 134
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 39
It's now been over 3 years since his last victory and has struggled for form over both hurdles and fences this season, well beaten on return from 3 months off in listed handicap chase at Leopardstown in March.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2m 5f 120yYieldingChase16/16Punchestown3m 37ySoft to Heavy (Heavy in places)Hurdlepu/9Listowel3mYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Hurdle12/13Punchestown2m 4f 80yYieldingChase7/14Leopardstown2m 1fYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase7/14- Non-Runners
- 25Theatre NativeWithdrawnJ: Non RunnerT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland1-03960Age 8
- OR: 134
- EQ: Hood
- Days Since Last Run: 31
NON RUNNER.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 4f 44yGood to SoftChase15/23Leopardstown2m 1fYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase6/20Cheltenham2m 4f 44ySoft (Heavy in places)Chase9/12Limerick2m 3f 50yYielding to SoftChase3/9Punchestown2m 4f 55yYieldingChase12/18